Blake O'Rear
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in customer engagement and inventory control procedures, evidenced by a 20% growth rate in regional sales at Alabama Crown Distributing. Excelled as Grocery Manager at Publix, driving sales through effective organization and problem-solving. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, demonstrating superb time management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Alabama Crown Distributing
Huntsville, AL
10.2022 - Current
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Achieved a 20% growth rate in regional sales.
Grocery Manager
Publix Super Markets Inc
Huntsville, AL
08.2007 - 02.2020
- Led employment efforts for new grocery hires.
- Oversaw inventory control processes.
- Streamlined storage and receiving operations for maximum organization.
- Resolved customer complaints in a courteous and professional manner.
- Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.
- Oversaw training programs and employee growth.
- Assessed grocery store for cleanliness and checked proper stocking of shelves, refrigerated section and freezers.
- Authored detailed performance assessments for team members.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analytics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Customer engagement
- Problem solving
- Effective organization
- Superb time management
- Upselling and cross selling
- Meeting deadlines
- Microsoft Windows and Office Suite
- Inventory control procedures
Affiliations
- Coaching
- Adult Hockey
- Volunteering
Timeline
Sales Associate
Alabama Crown Distributing
10.2022 - Current
Grocery Manager
Publix Super Markets Inc
08.2007 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Data Analytics
Western Governors University
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